Gemstones of the world /
- 出版日期：2013.
- 语种：eng
- 出版者：Sterling,
- 页数：319 p. :
- 出版地：New York :
- 第一责任说明：Walter Schumann.
- 尺寸：20 cm.
- 分类号：a431.8
- ISBN：9781454909538(hdk.) :
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02h0047771 20141115092438.0 141027s2013 nyuab frb |001|||eng d 9781454909538(hdk.) : CNY140.40 YDXCP eng YDXCP ZQP ; OCLCO ; YBM ; UKMGB ; YAM ; OCLCF ; LTP ; AU@ ; ZWZ ; GWDNB ; OCLCQ ; CNNGL eng ger QE392 .S54513 2013 553.8 23 a431.8 aP619.28 v5 Schumann, Walter. Edelsteine und Schmucksteine. English Gemstones of the world / Walter Schumann. Newly rev. 5th ed./ tr. by Daniel Shea and Nicole Shea. New York : Sterling, 2013. 319 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 20 cm. Color map on endpapers. ; Translation of: Edelsteine und Schmucksteine : alle Arten und Varietäten [der] Welt ; 1900 Einzelstücke. 15., überarb. Aufl., Neuausg. 2011. Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-294) and index. "Would you know the difference between prehnite, variscite, and jade? Or a diamond and a cubic zirconia? Could you identify the different diamond cuts, and would you choose a diamond by its cut alone? Gemstones have fascinated people for thousands of years. In ancient times they were worn as amulets and talismans, offering protection against ghosts, repulsing evil, preserving health, and warding off the plague. A link with astrology was formed, and gemstones were allocated to the signs of the zodiac. At one time, precious jewelry was a way to recognize the truly rich as opposed to mere pretenders to power and wealth. From the historical to the scientific, this extraordinary reference is filled with fascinating facts about gemstones, both precious and semiprecious. It's also a worldwide scientific survey, with stunning color photographs of each gem and its varieties. This fifth edition includes information on a total of 1,800 gemstones in all"--Dust jacket cover. Translated from German. Precious stones. aShea, Daniel. ; aShea, Nicole. aCN b010001 010001 431.8 Sch8/5r gljx1404 h1 ; rCNY140.40